WorldSecond H5 bird flu case confirmed in Western Australia as authorities urge cautionSix more birds are being tested as officials stress the outbreak appears isolated.22 Jun 05:47 AM
TravelEmbark on a unique, cat-themed London pub crawl Have a pint with a tuxedo cat named Churchill and a diva called Beyonce. 17 Jun 07:00 PM
LifestyleThe smart winter clean: Five things to do now to keep your home warm and healthyWe've all heard of a spring clean, but a winter clean might actually be more important.14 Jun 08:05 PM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Are we building a Defence Force for a bygone era?07 Jun 05:00 PM
Auckland'Let nature control the balance': Former reality TV star has fix for Auckland's rat surge07 Jun 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How many reasons do we need to ban fireworks?OPINION: The people have spoken. It's time for the powers that be to listen.05 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldMoment bear chases and attacks workers in JapanCCTV footage captured a bear chasing and attacking a worker outside a factory in Fukushima.Watch03 Jun 06:45 PM
Christchurch'Keep pets away': Fatbergs wash ashore after Nelson floodsThe council says some dogs have been eating the rock-like waste deposits.03 Jun 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: They're cute, they're deadly – and they're in our backyardsOPINION: Cats – domestic, stray and feral – kill 100 million birds a year.31 May 05:00 PM
WellingtonHave you bought a ‘purebred’ cat online? It could be an expensive fakeA cat rescuer knew buyers who paid $7000 for two 'bengals' which were just tabby cats.30 May 03:00 AM
Travel newsAuckland-Hong Kong flight cancelled after stowaway bird sneaks into cockpitDespite hours of searching, the bird couldn't be found before departure.29 May 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A simpler solution to buying back the BNZOPINION: Beaches are for people, dog parks are for dogs, one reader argues. 26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrifying': Group of dogs attack Labrador on walking track"I just wanted to get Levi away from the dogs, I did not think about anything else."26 May 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTimmy the whale got stranded off the German coast. Then things got weirdNew York Times: How an attempted whale rescue sparked anger, conspiracy and death threats.20 May 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCan having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science saysWashington Post: Research suggests furry friends improve the health of their humans.17 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice probe cat shooting after threatening anonymous note warns of 'poison'Police are probing the shooting and any link to an earlier poison threat note.15 May 01:57 AM
WorldJapan fights rise in bear attacks by creating an army of robot wolf monstersThe devices, with glowing red eyes, are designed to scare away wild animals. 13 May 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwice-convicted former Pets & Pats owner linked to new wedding ventureAngela Beer's linked with a new dog-friendly celebration business in a pastoral setting.04 May 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Bruce the kea landed atop the pecking order, without a beakNew York Times: How a beakless kea invented a new way to fight – and became the alpha.20 Apr 10:23 PM
WellingtonAnyone missing a goldfish? Man finds battered pet washed up in flash floodsNo owner has come forward yet, despite Rempala posting about the missing pet online.19 Apr 06:20 AM
TravelUganda offers more than the classic safari countries, here's whyChimpanzee and gorilla treks offer rare, close encounters with wild primates.17 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii diesBashii, aged 18, was euthanised after a rapid decline in his health.17 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandSwimming pig dives in at Whitianga beach, then vanishes in currentWitness Deborah Kelsall followed the black pig as it dodged cars on its way to the beach.17 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandWhitianga Locals Spot Runaway PigWhitianga locals saw a pig on the run, and dashing straight to the beach for a morning swim at Brophy's Beach.Watch16 Apr 11:13 PM
CrimePaw Patrol: Pet border collie reunited after being taken on cross-city ride in stolen carA 31-year-old man faces four charges and is due in the Auckland District Court today.15 Apr 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Guarded 'tree sanctuaries' to curb native-bird predation?OPINION: Predator numbers may be dwindling, but cats pose the biggest problem. 13 Apr 05:00 PM
Wellington'A disease that can kill your dog': Virus outbreak in Wellington Four-week-old puppies in one Porirua litter all had to be euthanised.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandCentury-old war tortoise steals the show on surprise visit to Te PapaTorty was carried from Greece in Stewart Little's rucksack in 1916.01 Apr 04:46 AM
